Amorphis - Circle: With each consequent album Finnish masters of melancholic and melodic metal shows that it's not a coincidence that they are one of the most praised bands on the metal market. It's one of the strongest albums that the band did in last ten years, with some of the most intriguing and catchy song structures that they ever did. Links: Website, Facebook

Black Sabbath - 13: Black Sabbath's 19th studio album has reached top of the charts in 2013. The original line-up of this legendary heavy metal band has proved, that after all these years they still know how to compose a vintage heavy metal album. Intense and edgy guitar riffs alongside Osbourne's recognizable vocals created a record, that is a must have for any metal fan. Links: Website, Facebook

Hanging Garden - At Every Door: At Every Door, the third album from Finnish band Hanging Garden is a melancholic, turbulent and very picturesque sonic adventure, that could ease your pain while you're waiting for death. The massive wall of sound often gently converts into highly emotive soundscapes and demonstrates again that not everything was said and done within the genre called doom metal. Read a review HERE. Links: Website, Facebook

Neurotech - The Decipher Volumes: Neurotech with the final instalment of his Decipher series made a closure to a certain chapter in his artistic journey. This release with 20 tracks can be considered or as a compilation of three EPs or as a stand alone full-lenght album and in all those electronic sounds surprisingly hold an organic vibe. Atmospheric cyber metal at its best! Read a review HERE. Links: Facebook

Night Sins - To London Or The Lake: Night Sins are one of those bands whose sound is deeply rooted in the past, but is extremely well done and if this album would be released 20 or 30 years ago we will talk about it as a monumental release. This three piece band on their debut album shows in a big way what's all about the gothic rock. Read a review HERE. Links: Facebook

Sweet Ermengarde - Raynham Hall: Raynham Hall is a crafted piece of atmospheric and spine-shivering gothic rock which affects your moods till the point that an occasional rapture can occur. This album is unique in its kind nowadays. Throughout the nine tracks of lush atmosphere and beautifully enhanced production, there is plenty of room for each instrument to breathe in its own significant way. Read a review HERE. Links: Website, Facebook

Taphephobia - Escape From The Mundane Self: Pure relaxating darkness! The sixth album from Norway based drone/dark ambient one-man act Taphephobia is another adventurous and horrifying sonic extravaganza. Escape From The Mundane Self is like each album from Taphephobia, a sountrack for your deepest nightmares. Read a review HERE. Links: Facebook